Paediatric First Aid
Level 3 Award (RQF) - 2 Day Training Course
This course is recognised by OFSTED
Would you know what to do if a child in your care needed first aid?
Having the correct paediatric first aid provision is not only a statutory requirement for the majority of childcare providers, it is extremely important for the
safety of children.
The QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification is ideal for those who work or intend to work in a childcare setting as it has been specifically designed to fulfil Ofsted’s first aid requirements for early years teachers, nursery workers and childminders (as defined within the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2014 and within the Child Care Register guide).
Successful candidates will learn the roles and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider, and will be equipped with the necessary skills to administer safe and effective treatment when dealing with a range of paediatric first aid situations.
What's Covered?
| The role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider | Assessing an emergency situation |
| Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child | Recovery position |
| CPR | Choking |
| Head and spinal injuries | Fractures, dislocations and sprains |
| Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions | Meningitis |
| Asthma | Seziures |
| Diabetic emergencies | Poisoning |
| Burns and scalds | Electric shock |
| Wounds and bleeding | Eye, ear and nose conditions |
| Bites and stings | Treatment for temperatures |
| Minor injuries | Accident recording |
Paediatric First Aid (over 2 days) - 11 & 18/11/2024
Blended Paediatric First Aid - 03/02/25
This course requires pre-attendance study prior to the one day of face to face practical teaching and assessment. You will be enrolled on the Qualsafe Awards e-learning programme, all aspects must be completed before attending the course. Support is available during your study process via email or telephone. When you attend the two days of practical teaching and assessment, you will be expected to be familiar with all of the subjects you are asked to study prior to attending.
The purpose of blended learning courses is to minimise the face to face time due to the current COVID-19 crisis, however two days of the course has to be conducted face to face to comply with HSE guidelines for the award of this qualification.
The course is Ofsted and EYFS approved.
